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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.94 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.94 and 74.43 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.94 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.94 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.94 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 20,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389.35/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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